Former Member of Parliament
John Biffen
Conservative MP for North Shropshire
At a glanceJohn Biffen was a Conservative MP for North Shropshire.
Early day motions
| 7 Nov 1990 | PARLIAMENT AND THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY | 16 sig. |
| 20 Jul 1990 | Parliament and the European Community | 52 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Leader of the House of Commons · No Department 7 Apr 1982 – 13 Jun 1987
- Lord Privy Seal (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 11 Jun 1983 – 12 Jun 1987
- Lord President of the Council (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 7 Apr 1982 – 10 Jun 1983
- Secretary of State for Trade · Department of Trade 5 Jan 1981 – 5 Apr 1982
- Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 5 May 1979 – 4 Jan 1981
Committee memberships
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
- Privileges · Chair 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- North Shropshire · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Oswestry · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Oswestry · Elected 4 times 8 Nov 1961 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Coventry East 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Conservative 8 Nov 1961 – 14 Aug 2007
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Biffen, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Biffen?
John Biffen was a Member of Parliament who represented North Shropshire in the House of Commons. See John Biffen's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Biffen represent?
John Biffen sat as Conservative. See John Biffen's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Biffen represent?
John Biffen was the Member of Parliament for North Shropshire. See John Biffen's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Biffen?
John Biffen has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Biffen's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.